Martins Dance Centre opened on 5th December 1937, and up to the present day has continually provided the people of Merseyside with lessons in all types of dancing.
It was owned and operated by Mr Billy Martin, a name that was synonymous with Ballroom Dancing throughout Merseyside, and his wife Pauline, who during the war years continued to run classes on her own.
Mr Martin was a founder member of the ALLIED ASSOCIATION TEACHERS OF DANCING which was inaugurated in 1921 by Professional Teachers from Merseyside to create a uniform technique for Ballroom Dancing. It is now known as the ALLIED DANCING ASSOCIATION and is a Corporate Member British Dance Council. Mr Martin was for many years President of the Association.